Volume: VIII Issue: 1, September 2025 . SHS Home . Alumni Page . Online Giving.

A Place to Belong is brought to you by Shady Hill’s Advancement Office, Marketing and Communications Office, and the Alumni Board. We share vibrant and innovative Shady Hill news that embraces the mission and values we all hold so dear.

School News

A Peak into Classrooms:

Opening Day & Grade VI Blue Hills Hike!

Returning students were thrilled to come to campus after the summer recess. The first day of school was filled with laughter and reconnection with friends and beloved faculty. "My summer was okay but I wish we could just live at Shady Hill all the time," said an incoming first grader. New students have also settled in to the Shady Hill routine, forming life-long friendships. "I really like Shady Hill because sometimes I have P.E and Music on the same day," recalled a Beginner. Meanwhile, Middle School students were eager to dive into their Central Subject. Grade VI students participate in several challenges throughout the year to earn beads, featuring their central theme of "rites of passage." Some are social and emotional, and others are academic or physical. To launch the year and earn their first bead they hike in small groups staying together, taking turns leading and navigating. "I don't like to hike. I never walk with my family, but it wasn't so bad. My group was nice. I feel stronger." Congrats to this awesome cohort on a job well done!

Celebrating Dedicated Employees - 25+ Years

Shady Hill really is A Place to Belong and this group of incredible employees have been at SHS for more than 25 years!

Mark Stanek honored each of the dedicated employees during opening days directing the community's attention to their commitment to their craft and to students.

To view the full list of employees recognized, click here. If you see one of the renowed and incredibly talented individuals on the path, please let them know you are glad they made Shady Hill and our student's part of their life's work!

Looking for Substitute Teachers

Do you have experience with children in a group setting? Are you a retired teacher or camp counselor? Shady Hill is accepting applications for the teaching substitute pool. In the past young alumni, retired teachers and others have enjoyed working with our students.

Alumni News

A Blast from the Past!

We need your help identifying the Shady Hill classmates in this historic photo. Please write us and let us know who you recognize, the year of photo, and any other fun facts such as, what was your class musical. Thank you for helping us unlock some Shady Hill memories!

Please email your entries to alumni@shs.org.

Events

Save-the-Date:

Shady Hill Fair

October 25, 2025

Obstacle Course, Singing Cakes, Cotton Candy and Bounce Houses? You won't want to miss the long-standing tradition and the event of the season.

Current parents Cailin Burke, Heidi Dooley, Christina Dorobek, Courtney Gimbel, Sarah O'Brien, and Marie Smith stepped up as your Fair Chairs and have planned a spectacular event. Thank you to the parent volunteers that chair each event and to the Fun House crew.

If you're an alum and want to join, please register here.

Young alumni will receive an entry pass in the mail and do not need to fill out the form.

Current families can purchase tickets here.

Save-the-Date:

All Alumni Reunion

June 5, 2026

We will see you in June for All-Alumni Reunion! Save-the-date and sign up to volunteer with your class. We are excited to plan the day!

We'll have a young alumni component this year, an alumni panel, faculty engagement, as well as an update from Head of School, Mark Stanek.

Let's (re)unite and unite for Shady Hill!

Shady Hill Fund

The Shady Hill Fund bridges the gap between tuition and the true cost of providing the Shady Hill experience for each student. Families make gifts of all sizes and each gift is celebrated!

Please give today! You can support the school online with a one time gift or check out the monthly giving program.

Your financial support contributes to the day-to-day operations of the School including continuing education for teachers, Assemblies, recess and athletics, and so much more!

Thank you!